Carrot is an orange-colored vegetable with a pronounced sweetish taste. Perhaps everyone has heard about the benefits of carrots, while little is known about its harm, because as children, we knew that all vegetables are necessary for health.
Our ancestors also knew about how important carrots are for the human body. In particular, in their opinion, the root crop had a positive effect on male strength and confidence. But how exactly?
Features of the chemical composition
The energy value of the root is insignificant and amounts to 32 kcal / 100 g, however, its chemical composition is invaluable. And in this case, it is impossible not to emphasize the importance of carrots specifically for men's health, especially for those representatives of the stronger sex who play sports.
Among other things, 100 grams of carrots contains:
- Fat - 0.1 g
- Protein - 1.3 g
- Carbohydrates - 6.9 g.
Beta-carotene, which is one of the components of carrots, significantly reduces the risks of developing various kinds of infectious diseases, as well as increases stress resistance. This is what a man who follows himself needs.
Other mineral components, including vitamins, in the vegetable composition are as follows.:
- Zinc, nickel, fluorine, iron, magnesium, cobalt, copper, iodine and potassium.
- Vitamins B, PP, C, E, K.
Also present in the carrot and essential oils, thanks to which it has a characteristic odor and a positive effect on men's mood.
With the help of sulfur-containing amino acids and leucine, a man's physical activity is significantly improved, which makes the product indispensable during sports training. The effect of carrots on the body in cooked and raw form may differ.
In a boiled (stewed) form
Scientists from the Arkansas Institute have shown that boiled or stewed carrots are much more beneficial than raw ones, because they contain three times more antioxidants. Carrots in this variant are especially useful for those who want to normalize the metabolism and remove toxins from the body. Also, boiled carrots improves digestion, restores immunity, eliminates disorders of the liver and kidneys, reduces the risk of cancer and is used as a prevention of constipation and hemorrhoids.
Raw
Carrots in raw form are especially useful for men who want to improve their potency. However, it should be understood that to restore the potency of the vegetable must be consumed every day.
Fresh root vegetable contains many beneficial microelements; nutritionists recommend adding one tablespoon of any vegetable oil to grated carrots to assimilate them by the body and have a positive effect on the potency.
Contraindications to the use
- Exacerbation of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
- The presence of inflammatory processes in the small intestine.
- Gastritis and increased acidity of the stomach.
- The formation of kidney stones.
What is good for the body?
- Helps improve sperm quality. Scientists have found that men who prefer carrots as a snack do not suffer from problems associated with reproduction.
- It is an excellent tool to speed up the metabolism, acts as an assistant for the speedy recovery of the body from tedious sports training.
- Interferes with emergence of some diseases of eyes (a cataract and glaucoma).
- Significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- Will be a great helper to fight a hangover.
- It improves blood circulation and, as a result, erectile function.
- Promotes the production of testosterone in the body.
- Increases sexual desire, thereby improving sexual activity.
- Thanks to the constant use of carrots, the state of the immune system is improved, which is positively reflected in the natural protection of the man’s body against sexually transmitted diseases.
Harmful properties for health
After all, with unlimited use, it can also cause some harm to health:
- Causes bouts of vomiting, headache, drowsiness, lethargy.
- Various allergic reactions.
- Overabundance of carrots can produce a yellowish tint on the feet and palms.
Use
The universal properties of carrots make it possible to use it in a huge number of dishes that have a healing effect on men's health. We present to your attention a few recipes that you should definitely include in the daily diet of every man.
To strengthen the cardiovascular system
To prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases, as well as strengthen the heart muscle, it is enough to prepare the following version of the carrot-based side dish.
Ingredients:
- Carrot - 650 g.
- Honey in liquid form - two tablespoons.
- Sunflower or olive oil - two tablespoons.
- Pepper, salt or cumin - to taste.
- Nutmeg - add a pinch. Method of preparation:
Cooking method:
- Carrots must be washed, removed the skin, cut into slices and placed in a bowl. To bake a deep-bottomed baking sheet with olive or sunflower oil, combine the rest with honey by adding the mixture to the chopped carrots.
- Cumin as well as possible grind in a mortar, bringing to a powdery state. In the absence of a mortar, you can do well with the usual rolling pin and foil. To do this, place the cumin seeds under the foil and crush them on top of a rolling pin - the foil will hold the crushed seeds.
- In a container with carrots and honey, add cumin with various spices, then mix everything well.
- Put the mixture in a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes at a temperature of up to 180 ° C.
Nutritionists recommend eating this dish as a side dish daily. However, do not eat more than 200g of food per day. By following these instructions, for a couple of months you can significantly strengthen the heart and blood vessels.
From liver disease
Patients with liver diseases are encouraged to practice fractional nutrition, excluding spices and other spicy supplements. The greatest benefit in this case brings the combination of cottage cheese with carrots, thanks to which the recovery process begins in the liver cells. Also, frequent use of cottage cheese with carrots prevents the formation of fat in the liver.
Ingredients:
- Carrot - 300 g
- Cottage cheese (preferably 5% fat) - 300 g
- Raisins - two tablespoons.
- Honey in liquid form - two tablespoons.
Cooking method:
- Thoroughly wash the raisins, then pour boiling water and leave for about 5 minutes. After that, pour out the water and dry the raisins on a cloth.
- Rinse carrots, peel, grate and put into a container with curd. Mix well.
- Add honey and raisins to the mixture. Stir again.
This dessert is advised to use for snack in the amount of 200-250 g.
To improve potency
With milk
One of the main roles in the prevention of impotence is carrots, boiled in cow's milk.
Ingredients:
- Carrots (grated on a fine grater) - two tablespoons.
- Milk (cow) - 200 ml.
Cooking method:
- Grate carrots on a fine grater, then put in a saucepan, add milk and put on a preheated stove.
- As soon as the contents of the stew pan boil, it is necessary to reduce the heat to a minimum and reheat for another 10 minutes.
Fresh Carrot Juice
As recent research by American scientists has shown, the consumption of fresh carrot juice has a beneficial effect on the general health of men.
However, it is worth remembering that juice should not be purchased, it must be prepared with your own hands and for better digestion, it is desirable to mix with celery, beet or apple juices. Use the resulting mixes best at breakfast. The maximum amount allowed is 1 cup.
Salad
This salad will help to cope with depression and prostration. Especially shown to men after sports training, as it nourishes the body with micronutrients.
Ingredients:
- Carrots - four pieces.
- Apples - three pieces.
- A mixture of dried fruit - one hundred grams.
- Walnuts - one hundred grams.
- Sour cream (the percentage of fat content at the discretion) - 50 grams.
Cooking method:
- Wash carrots thoroughly and peel them, then grate them on a coarse grater. Apples cut into cubes. Add everything to the total capacity.
- Chop the nuts and place in grated carrots and sliced apples.
- Dried fruits also wash thoroughly, then pour boiling water, wait 5 minutes and drain the water. Next, dry on a cloth, then add to apples, nuts and carrots.
- It is recommended to use sour cream as a dressing. Optionally, you can replace the vegetable or olive oils.
Nutritionists advise to use this salad for breakfast or at any desired time 2 hours before sports training, or after them 2-2.5 hours later.
Carrots have many useful substances for the male body and trace elements. Do not neglect the addition of this sweet root to your daily diet, especially since the recipes of dishes with this vegetable are quite diverse.
For a general improvement in health, including to improve potency, nutritionists recommend consuming carrots and its juice at least several times a week. In combination with a healthy lifestyle, you will notice a positive result after a few weeks.
